Connecticut Lodging Association
Coronavirus Update 4/1/2021
Conversation with Representatives Delauro and Blumenauer on Restaurants Act
Restaurant owners and operators in the 3rd District are invited to join U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro and Earl Blumenauer on a webinar to discuss the latest information on the American Rescue Plan and the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. This webinar will be held via Zoom.

When: Thursday April 1, 2021 @ 1:30 PM
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Remains on Track To Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility To All Adults on Thursday, April 1
More Than 100 Additional Pharmacies in Connecticut Are Being Added to Connecticut’s Vaccination Program

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut is on track to expand its COVID-19 vaccination program to the final group of adults, including all individuals between the ages of 16 and 44, on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Individuals in this age group will have access to schedule appointments beginning Thursday morning.

To schedule an appointment, Connecticut residents should visit ct.gov/covidvaccine and enter their zip code in the space provided. From there, they will be presented a list of the closest available clinics and instructions for how to make an appointment at each clinic. Those without access to the internet can call Connecticut’s Vaccine Appointment Assist Line at 877-918-2224. The assist line is available seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Appointments are required in advance at all vaccination clinics in the state.
Coronavirus (COVID19) in Connecticut
Connecticut Update: as of March 31, 2020 4:00 p.m. portal.ct.gov/coronavirus
Overall Summary Total**; Change Since Yesterday
COVID-19 Cases 310,888; +832
COVID-19 Tests Reported; 7,696,039; +22,237
Daily Test Positivity; 3.74%
Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19; 513; +5
COVID-19-Associated Deaths; 7,886; +1
**Includes confirmed plus probable cases
U.S. - COVID19: What is the current situation?
Cases & Latest Updates 3/31/21 Cases in U.S.
Total cases: 30,213,759 +62,726
Total deaths: 548,162 +807
Global
World Health Organization Situation Report who.int
128 223 872; cases; +585,131
2 804 120; deaths; +12,071

Connecticut News

As positivity rate climbs, CDC ranks CT third worst in nation for COVID cases per capita ctpost.com

New Coronavirus Restrictions Unlikely Despite Case Uptick: Lamont patch.com
National News

Thousands of cases of a worrying variant have been reported in the US. These states have the highest numbers cnn.com

Covid was third-leading cause of death in the U.S. last year nbcnews.com
Hotel News
Content Is Critical for the Coming Travel Surge

Tourist Arrivals Down 87% in January 2021 as UNWTO Calls for Stronger Coordination to Restart Tourism hotel-online.com

Here’s what post-pandemic travel might look like cnbc.com

Vaccinations and Economic Stimulus Spur Stronger Second Half Performance for U.S. Hotels
New Safe Stay Resources Now Available

The vaccination distribution effort is well underway nationwide, and AHLA has developed additional resources to raise awareness with our employees on the importance of getting vaccinated as part of our commitment to supporting employees and providing a Safe Stay for our guests, including:   
 
DCF Human Trafficking Prevention Course for Lodging
Join us Wednesday, April 14th for CLA's virtual training course on Human Trafficking Prevention from the CT Department of Children and Families. This course is open to all and any lodging employees. Please register each employee who will attend the course separately.

Please send any questions in advance to info@ctlodging.org, with subject line 4/14 HTP Question. Please submit any advance questions by noon, 1/12/21.

When: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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